These Grandparents Day activities can range from the simple and short to an all-day event with lots of things going on. Do as much as the kids and grandparents can handle while still taking the time to enjoy each other. These Grandparents Day craft projects make great gifts to give but they also can be another fun activity that grandparents and grandchildren can do together. You can read these poems together or the grandchild can print them out and make a Grandparents Day card out of them....

In recent years, crochet designers have come up with some wonderfully innovative crochet sock patterns. The patterns combine techniques and terrific yarn choices to offer crochet socks that are comparable to their knitted counterparts. In this roundup, you’ll find some of the best crochet sock patterns. At the end, you’ll also find a roundup of books for people who discover that they love to crochet socks and want to make more!...

There are a lot of different styles of plant stands here, from modern to classic to farmhouse. They can go inside or out, but they’ll add a sophisticated homemade touch to any room or area you put them in. You also may want to consider a DIY planter if you’re looking for some outside additions. All the free plant stand plans here include building directions, color photos, and finishing options....

The picnic table plans include plans for traditional, octagon, hexagon, round, folding, small, and large picnic tables. You’ll have no trouble finding a free picnic table plan to fit your space and style. These free picnic table plans include everything you need to build a picnic table including a materials and tools list, a cut list, step-by-step written building directions, diagrams, and photos. Some of the plans even include videos and user-submitted photos....

When a visitor of your web page clicks on Facebook Like (or Share) button, she can share the link of that page on her FB Timeline. Once the action is complete, counter associated with that button gets increased by one. But sometime it appears to be stuck at 1k (1k means one thousand). If your web page is very popular, the Like count can go even in hundreds of thousands and sometimes in millions too....

Whether you’re jet-setting, hitting the road, or anything in between, planning for the trials and tribulations of travel is crucial for an easygoing experience. Are you headed on a trip soon? Here are some uber useful DIYs to set you off on the right foot. DIY Chunky Tassel Bookmarks from Homeyohmy

However, don’t feel limited by these color choices; you might want to dream up a new, magical color combination that would be perfectly suited to the sweet new baby on the way. And, of course, you could always increase the size of the blanket if you wanted an adult afghan in this style. Source: ​Easy crochet shell stitch baby blanket from Knitting and Crochet Source: Crochet lovey pattern from Simply Collectible Crochet Source: Shells & stripes crochet pattern from Missed Stitches Crochet Source: Shell and wrapped stitches blanket from Mama’s Stitchery Projects Source: Ocean tranquility afghan from Anastacia Zittel on Ravelry

This same crochet potholder pattern can be varied in colors to suit different holidays as well. For example, work it in red, white and blue for use during Fourth of July and Memorial Day parties. This potholder can be made fancier by adding a V-stitch edging or more interesting by using different color patterns such as shaded denim. Another option is to add embroidery to this crochet potholder. American Flag Crochet Potholder from Craft Yarn Council Apple Potholder from Star Wisps Watermelon Potholder from Christina Michel on Ravelry Crochet Bobble Heart Potholder from You Should Craft

The thicker the material you use for the stencils the better results you’ll get. Cardstock will work in a pinch and cardboard is a good choice. Consider using stencil plastic for even better results. It’s much sturdier and will be easier to work with since it doesn’t easily tear. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to use it over and over again. Here are some tips on how to cut a stencil out of plastic once you’ve decided which one you’d like to use....

Crochet hair scrunchies are fun projects. There are so many different styles that you can make. You can change it up simply by picking different yarn, such as velvet yarn for a more luxe look. Therefore, they make great gifts for anyone you know who has long hair. These patterns work up really quickly, so these hair accessories make a terrific instant gratification project. Plus they usually use only a tiny bit of yarn, so scrunchies are a great way to use up yarn scraps leftover from other projects....

Whether you seek a neutral color palette for a sophisticated Christmas party or a boldly colorful graphic design to make a statement piece out of your tree, one of these crochet patterns is right for you. Note: You could also use a large crochet pentagon pattern to do something similar.

Whatever their official designation, American antiques are always collectible. It’s fascinating to see how American style has evolved, from an almost slavish imitation of British pieces, as laid down in design books by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Sheraton and George Hepplewhite, to unique forms that could only happen here, by homegrown masters such as Gustav Stickley and Charles Eames. This guide is a starting primer on quintessentially American antique furniture, furniture elements, and designers from the 17th through the 20th centuries....

Why Am I Getting Calls From Countries Like Burundi, Malawi, Pakistan, Russia etc.? Well, first of all, it’s none of your fault! In all probability someone is trying to trick you and steal your money. If you get calls from phone numbers beginning with country codes of Burundi (+257), Malawi (+265), Pakistan (+92), Russia (+7), Nigeria (+234), Tunisia (+216), Belarus (+375) etc.; do not pick such calls if the number is unknown to you....

“I guess you should go for a blog”, advised Bernard. “Why blog? What’s the difference between a blog and a website?”, asked Kerry, sounding a bit perplexed. Difference between a blog and a website is one of the often asked questions in the realms of the web. When you’re planning your online presence, it is important to know this difference because it can play a huge role in how you will develop and maintain your online presence....

Even though Mardi Gras is all about excess, you can watch your budget because all of these printables are free for you to print and use. There’s a great mixture of printables that are great for kids and adults. These are basic outlines of Mardi Gras masks that you can print from your home printer. After that, you can decorate them to reflect your personality and style. Printable Mardi Gras Jester Hat for Kids from Mardi Gras Outlet Mardi Gras Subway Art from Little Luck Tree Mardi Gras Party Tags from Bird’s Party Mardi Gras Tags from DIY Inspired Printable Mardi Gras Cootie Catcher from B....

Check A player’s king is said to be “in check” when it is attacked by an opponent’s piece. In the diagram above, white’s king is in check because the black rook on a1 is attacking it. Usually, novice players are expected to announce check when it happens in order to be sure their opponent notices the situation. Among more experienced players, many consider it rude to announce a check, as these players expect to notice the check themselves....

But what sort of olive oil is the right one to use in soap? There are several grades of olive oil, and while all of them will make good soap, some soapmakers prefer one over the other. The differences in the grades of oil correspond to when in the extraction and refining process the oil is bottled, and these differences affect the final soap making process. The Olives Olives are a type of fruit called a drupe which is basically a type of fleshy fruit that has one hard pit/seed at the center....

In essence, planned pooling takes the pooling effect that naturally happens with multicolored yarns and uses smart planning to turn those spots into a design detail. Here we will take a closer look at what color pooling is all about, including links to resources for learning how to crochet yarn pools. You will also find lots of great color pooling crochet patterns to get started with the technique . Believe it or not, “pooling” has often been considered a negative thing in knitting and crochet....